on Jan 03, 2016, Updated Sep 07, 2023 196 Comments My family loves a good quiche recipe. But I must say, this mini quiche recipe is my favorite. With a simple fluffy egg mixture nestled in my flaky, buttery pie crust made into miniature individual-size quiche servings, the deliciousness is over the top! It’s also perfect for satisfying a variety of tastes. Sometimes, my son prefers just the most basic, while my husband loves quiche filled to the brim with veggies and meats, like this bacon and mushroom quiche. I love to serve these for bridal showers or brunch with friends, and I love that I can make various types to suit everyone. It can also be made as a crustless quiche for those who don’t want a crust. I love this Mini Quiche recipe, and I think you will, too!
How to Make Mini Quiche
I’ve been making this Mini Quiche recipe for my family for years. I also love to make these for brunch or a shower since they are so simple, versatile, and perfect for making ahead! To make this delicious mini quiche recipe, you’ll need the following:
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
Pie Crust Recipe or pre-made phyllo cups eggs, beaten heavy cream – you can also use half-and-half Salt and pepper cayenne pepper – pinch cheddar cheese – grated – Cheese grated fresh from the block is best.
Optional Add-ins
spinach – chopped – Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for best results broccoli – chopped mushrooms, cleaned and diced onion, diced garlic, minced bacon, cooked and crumbled – Make sure it’s drained well before crumbling into your quiche mixture ham, cooked and diced – This is an excellent way to use leftover ham. seafood, cooked and chopped – Use any seafood you’ve prepared for another meal to add to this tasty quiche for breakfast or brunch.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Optional Add-Ins. Get all the other ingredients you will add to your base quiche mixture ready to use. I find it’s best to prepare any I plan to use and sit out ready to assemble the mini quiche. Prepare Pie Crust and Muffin Tin. Prepare the mini muffin tin by using a non-stick spray or buttering each muffin hole. Then, cut the pie crust with a small round cookie cutter into circles. You can use pre-made mini phyllo cups instead if you wish. Place the pie crust circles in the mini muffin tin into each space and pre-bake them according to the recipe. You can also make a crustless quiche by omitting the pie crust. Mix the Quiche. Prepare my base quiche recipe by whisking together eggs and heavy cream or half-and-half until light and fluffy. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Stir in cheese. Pour into pre-baked pie shells or the prepared muffin tin if making a crustless quiche. Top with add-ins, if desired. Add optional ingredients to the top of the quiche mixture in the muffin cups. If you do not add other ingredients, proceed to bake the quiche. Bake and serve. Bake the quiche for 15-25 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Once done, remove from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Make-Ahead and Freezer Instructions
These are perfect for quick breakfasts on the go and for many occasions. I love to have a stash of these delicious mini quiches made ahead and stored in my freezer. If you are planning a shower or brunch, I highly recommend doing this to make the special day even more effortless. Change the optional ingredients based on what your family or friends enjoy and what you have on hand. To store. Place completely cooled mini quiche in an airtight container or wrap well and place in refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze. Once they’ve cooked and cooled, flash-freeze them on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes to an hour. Then, place them in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or another freezer-safe container, label them for the type or types of quiche included in the container, and freeze them for up to two months. To reheat. Place them back into a mini muffin tin or a rimmed baking sheet. From frozen, reheat in a 375º F oven for 8-10 minutes. Those in the refrigerator will need less time, approximately 4-5 minutes in the oven. Take care not to overheat, as they will become tough.
What to Serve with Mini Quiche
This recipe is perfect for any meal and goes well with many dishes! Here are a few of my favorite pairings. House Salad Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Grape Salad Hashbrown Casserole Honey Lime Fruit Salad Bacon and Buttermilk Pancakes Here’s how I make my favorite mini quiche recipe. I hope you love them! Enjoy!Robyn xo From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally shared 2013.
